Maskeliya Oya Explained

Maskeliya Oya
Name Other:Maskeliya River
Length:40km (30miles)
Source1:Peak Wilderness Sanctuary
Mouth:Kelani River
Mouth Location:Kalugala

The Maskeliya Oya (translated into Maskeliya River from Sinhala) is a major upstream tributary of the Kelani River. This 400NaN0 long tributary originates in the hills of the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, before passing through the Maskeliya Reservoir. The Maskeliya Oya converges with the Kehelgamu Oya at Kalugala, forming the 100km (100miles) long Kelani River. The river is heavily used for hydroelectric power generation.[1] [2]

Features on the river

The following table lists the major features along the Maskeliya Oya, from its origins further upstream. Some dams hold back water, and transfer a percentage of it to hydroelectric power stations located further downstream, via tunnels.

Type Subject Location
Dam
Waterfall
Power station
Power station
Dam
Power station
Dam

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Issues of Kelani River Basin. EDM.lk. 21 January 2014. PDF.
  2. Web site: CEB Hydropower Generation . . 18 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140118144345/http://www.ceb.lk/sub/knowledge/hydropower.html . 18 January 2014 .